In Romania, I think we have a total of 500 in the entire country. So, it's a big base here [in the U.S.]. And 2,500 clubs to do gymnastics. That's a lot to choose from. OlympicTalk: What do you think of Simone Biles? Comaneci: I don't think anybody can top her right now, because she's really, really, really good. read more
Back to your question, in today's code of points power and explosiveness is rewarded over execution, so I would say if Nadia traveled into the future Biles would beat her. Now if Biles traveled back in time, Comaneci would certainly win for her physique and elegance that Biles lacks. read more
RIO DE JANEIRO — Simone Biles has a fan in Nadia Comaneci. Whether Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time, Comaneci will leave that to history to decide. Biles won the Olympic all-around title Thursday night in a rout, beating Final Five teammate Aly Raisman by 2.1 points. read more
While Biles became the first woman in 20 years to win back-to-back world and Olympic all around titles, Comaneci also felt the gap between the American and the rest of the world needs to narrow as otherwise boredom could drive her away from the sport. read more